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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.60, 2,018.37 and 799.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.60, 2,018.37 and 799.44 is: 1,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.60 : 2,018.37 = 799.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.60/2,018.37 = 799.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.60x = 2,018.37 × 799.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.60x = 1,613,562.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,562.71/1,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.21

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